Godwit - I do a lot of tutoring. Not math, but the principles are the same. If he is trying to pass a specific exam, you need to get your hands on the review book for that particular exam. You need to analyze the types of questions that are asked - which concepts are tested the most, which are ignored. Then group the questions by category, if the book does not. Stick to one type of skill at a time. For example, if there are problems on percentages sprinkled throughout the test, you need to bring them together and spend a session just working on percentages. You need to give him assignments each time you see him, and he must do them.

Barry would like my Mark Twain quotation--he says he was darn pleased to be able to provide the answer. "I said I do not know."

THANKS Bigbird that's the ticket.

Great ideas...start small, see if the problem is about comprehension, groups skills, cover him with rocks at the table and make him sit there until the math problems are done. Got it. Now at least I can sound like I have a clue. Essential, while I find someone who actually knows math to send him to. He's a really good kid...thanks for helping me help him.